Archive for March, 2007

Think Bike Worshipping - Not Sun Worshipping

Thursday, March 29th, 2007

At this time of year we’re eager to jump back on the bike after a long winter and spend as many hour as we can out on the road or trail. But, there are some things you need to remember to think about again now that we’re back in warm weather mode. One of […]

Why You Need A Heart Rate Monitor

Sunday, March 25th, 2007

If you’re looking for cycling goodies to buy this spring for the new season take a good long look into getting yourself a heart rate monitor (HRM). Even the simplest HRM can help you maximize whatever training time you spend on the bike.
No matter what training program you’re following - and even if you’re […]

Tour de Pink

Monday, March 19th, 2007

What could be better than women’s cycling coupled with chocolate? Nothing I tell you. And that’s what you get with the Tour de Pink.
The Tour de Pink is a charity ride developed to raise money for the Young Survival Coalition and sponsored by Hershey’s. The YSC is the only international network of […]

What’s a Fly Gurl?

Sunday, March 11th, 2007

Fly Gurlz is a women’s mountain biking club in Ontario, Canada that was founded in 1997 by Michelle Ward. She started the club simply in an attempt to find other women to ride with but what has grown over the last 10 years is more of a family that encompasses hundreds of women of […]

Going Riding? Read This First!

Wednesday, March 7th, 2007

The first few times I rode on my own, I was NOT prepared. Where I live the cyclist are the NICEST people, though you shouldn’t always depend on the kindness of others when you’re out on a ride. I know us ladies tend to carry everything in a bag. Think of cycling […]

Toronto International Bike Show

Saturday, March 3rd, 2007

I took a trip to the Toronto International Bike Show this weekend and had a great time with the whole family. This year the show was sponsored by Shimano and Kona Bicycles and included plenty of booths, bikes and gear to suit all tastes.
A special feature of the show this year was a freestyle […]